Cricket, a sport deeply rooted in tradition and superstition, witnessed a remarkable moment on the third day of the fourth Test between Australia and India At the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Australian Mitchell Stark He performed an unusual ritual, flipping the bails off the stumps at the end of his spell. This strange superstition, widely practiced among bowlers, is believed to bring luck and spark breakthroughs on the field.
An interesting bail-flipping ritual leads to the expulsion of Ravindra Jadeja
Starc performed the famous ritual of flipping the bails off the stumps at the end of his over, a moment that coincided with the Indian all-rounder's. Ravindra Jadeja Preparing to face the next ball bowled by the Australia right-hander Nathan Lyon As in the 65th over of India's innings, Lyon produced a dramatic dismissal, trapping Jadeja leg before wicket (LBW). Lyon's sliding ball, delivered at a good length, slid sharply outside off, deceiving Jadeja's attempt to sweep it across the line. After suffering a knock to his back leg, Jadeja sought a review after consulting his all-rounder Nitish Reddy. However, ball tracking technology confirmed the umpire's call, and showed the delivery clipping the top of middle and outside stump. Jadeja was struggling to read Lyon's sharp spin, and was eventually overtaken by the bowler's skill and accuracy.
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Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar lead the fight
Despite the early loss of Jadeja, India found a consistent force in Reddy and his all-round bowling Washington Sundar. At the end of the day, India's scoreboard recorded 358/9with Reddy leading the attack with an impressive century (105 off 176 balls), studded with 10 fours and a six. Sundar also played a brilliant supporting role, scoring 50 off 162 balls. The duo added 127 runs for the eighth wicket, showing determination and skill, keeping India's hopes alive as they trailed Australia by 116 runs.
